Planned Parenthood seeks to keep Medicaid funds flowing during legal fight By Associated Press July 18, 2025 at 10:38 a.m. A temporary restraining order has blocked the cuts.
Vested interests. Influence muscle. At RFK Jr.’s HHS, it’s not pharma. It’s wellness By Tribune News Service July 18, 2025 at 10:21 a.m. Kennedy and four advisers earned millions from their work opposing Big Pharma and promoting wellness.
A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted By Tribune News Service July 18, 2025 at 9:34 a.m. Researchers say they fear the program is in limbo, jeopardizing years of work.
Congress targeted Planned Parenthood for defunding, but also caught a Maine health care provider By Associated Press July 16, 2025 at 9:56 a.m. The funds in question are for services other than abortion, such as primary care.
RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback By Associated Press July 16, 2025 at 10:46 a.m. Some proponents worry they could lose credibility if they are rushed onto the market or...
Insurers fight state laws restricting surprise ambulance bills By Kff Health News July 16, 2025 at 11:22 a.m. As more states pass such legislation, concerns grow about raising premiums.
More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer? By Associated Press July 15, 2025 at 11:29 a.m. Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or...
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables By Associated Press July 14, 2025 at 11:26 a.m. These wearable wonders and breezy gadgets can offer some relief.
‘Transformational’ gift from OC businessman will overhaul cardiovascular center at St. Jude By Emilie Takahashi July 14, 2025 at 6:35 a.m. Manu Shah has been a patient of the Fullerton hospital and now he and his...
Hoag opens new health center in San Clemente By Erika I. Ritchie July 15, 2025 at 11:14 a.m. The 20,000-square-foot Hoag Health Center will open, giving deep South Orange County residents more access...
In a nation growing hostile toward drugs and homelessness, Los Angeles tries leniency By Kff Health News July 13, 2025 at 6:41 a.m. Evidence shows the approach help people gain sobriety and end their homelessness.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts By Kff Health News July 12, 2025 at 6:20 a.m. The workplace is the new ground zero for addressing mental health.
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work By Associated Press July 12, 2025 at 6:10 a.m. Experts suggest focusing on snacks high in protein to stay fuller longer.